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String and the Beans, this year’s Best of the Burgh - Improv/ Sketch Team, take the torch from long-time winners Latchkey Kids in an improvised musical show you’ve never seen […]
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh’s vibrant improv scene! This monthly showcase of independent teams features a rotating lineup and […]
Five Minutes or Bust, a consensual comedy show, co-produced by Kimberly Bennett and Matty Malloy. How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are […]
July 25th’s ARCADE CABARET is simply too much show! Five Acts?! In this economy?!?! HAR-TRIO-OLD: Charlie Kanter, Rachel Bachy and Jen Streeter are attempting to perform a 3 person Harold. […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent comedy teams in Pittsburgh in one single show! This week we're featuring Ready or Not and Strawberry Milkshake. One […]
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests […]
Fast, fun improv comedy by Pittsburgh's best short-form teams. With games in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway, these troupes will wow you with hilarious, made-up on the […]
A monthly stand-up open mic that celebrates and centers queer folk, women, and femmes! See some of Pittsburgh’s most talented comics work through their material, try new jokes, take risks, […]
Fall in love and come back from the dead as six comedians improvise their way through a movie most of them have ever seen before! Will they take over the […]
B!tch Please is a love letter to loud women, quick wit, and the joy of taking up space. Featuring a one-night-only cast of comedy queens, it’s an evening of big […]
Alter Egos is a new comedy show where comedians perform as anybody but themselves. See new characters come to life in this original stand-up showcase consisting of Pittsburgh’s funniest comics […]
The Arcade List is the absolute A-List of comedy in Pittsburgh. See two independent Pittsburgh teams doing the best comedy in the city. This week we've got The Mon (a […]
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. We’ve all been there: acted out at a wedding when there […]
Local comedian Matty Malloy brings his half-hour comedy set to Arcade Comedy Theater. Hosted by John Benkart and featuring Lizzie Martin. Matty Malloy is a comedian, actor, and producer from […]
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv team, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect […]
Come catch three comedy duos providing perfect pairings of laughter and fun fun in this great show. Three pairs means three times the comedy in one night! Don’t miss tonight’s […]
Matt Hartman hosts this original short-form improv competition. Four talented performers are pitted against one another in a series of quick improv games, points are awarded by audience judges, and […]
The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen […]
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! Arcade Comedy Theater presents Penny Arcade, an interactive comedy experience ideal for kids 4 to 8 years old! This 60-minute […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent improv teams in Pittsburgh in one single show! Don’t miss the best-of-the-best.
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh’s brightest comedic talents! Brittany Alexis brings some of her funniest few friends to the stage for an entertaining night of […]
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh’s vibrant improv scene! This monthly showcase of independent teams features a rotating lineup and […]
Join us for the inaugural Under The Radar: Improv Jam and support Pittsburgh’s vibrant improv scene! Following a 6 pm showcase of independent troupes, the Jam invites improvisors from all […]
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 4 IMPROV 101: Foundations Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Sara Kantner
Fast, fun improv comedy by Pittsburgh's best short-form teams. With games in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway, these troupes will wow you with hilarious, made-up on the […]
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements […]
Level Up Stand-Up returns to the Arcade on Friday, August 14 with headliner Teresa Roberts Logan. Teresa has performed at Gotham Comedy Club, Zanies, and The Denver Improv and has […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent improv teams in Pittsburgh in one single show! Don’t miss the best-of-the-best. Tonight’s teams: Sleepover and Penny After Dark.
Sharpen those pencils, it’s back to school time! Come celebrate with Barbara, A Mother as they do their signature improv intermittent with Bingo, with our host, everyone’s favorite tween boy […]
Catch a great night of comedy with three amazing, long-standing duo teams: Iguanatron, The John Connor Chronicles, and The 717's.
A monthly stand-up open mic that celebrates and centers queer folk, women, and femmes! See some of Pittsburgh’s most talented comics work through their material, try new jokes, take risks, […]
Join the Bridge Crew of the USS Yes, Andromeda as they explore the galaxy, meet new aliens and cultures, mediate intergalactic disputes, and learn about life, themselves, and each other […]
Join us for a hilarious night of anecdotes and improv provided by storytellers and performers who have two things in common: each is UNIQUE, and they all have disabilities! Featuring […]
Fool Moon is a live game show where comedians are not what they seem. Come watch as our team of improvisers build the story of a village preyed upon by […]
You're Cordially Invited Do, Re, Ti Party is an evening of music and laughter in support of Arcade Comedy Theater! With a Premium Tier ticket, the festivities begin with a […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent comedy teams in Pittsburgh in one single show. This week we’re featuring Latchkey Kids and Bipocalypse. Don't miss the […]
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 4 STAND-UP 101: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Brittany Alexis.
GAME PLAYERS An improv comedy showcase starring the Arcade Academy's reccent IMPROV 103: Game and Pattern class, hosted by Alex Conti! Tickets $10 Ages 16 & up BYOB 21+
IMPROV DUOS SHOWCASE An evening of improv comedy showcasing the Arcade Academy's reccent IMPROV DUOS class, hosted by Scott Pettis! Tickets $10 Ages 16 & up BYOB 21+
Join Arcade Comedy Theater for a night of hilarious and melodic comedy. Local troupe String and the Beans will take audience suggestions and weave them into a series of musical […]
Join the Bridge Crew of the USS Yes, Andromeda as they explore the galaxy, meet new aliens and cultures, mediate intergalactic disputes, and learn about life, themselves, and each other […]
Alphabet Soup features women, trans and gender-nonconforming performers in a variety comedy show. Queer stories, long and short form improv, and special performances from local talent including Malacunt LaFoole, Borfungus […]
A night of fresh, new comedy by the future stars of the Pittsburgh scene. Join us for this one-night-only showcase of Arcade Academy's new blood!
Meticulously designed to educate and inspire, TED Talks are backed by a common mission: “Ideas Worth Spreading.” In the spirit of whoever that Ted guy is, “The Electric Slideshow” is […]
EUROPEAN VCATION An improv comedy showcase with international flair, starring the Arcade Academy's reccent ACCENTS + DALECTS class, hosted by Michael McBurney! Tickets $10 Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
You are cordially invited to "The Wedding Show", an improvised wedding hosted by Kendall White and Charlie Kanter! Join us as some of Pittsburgh’s best players are joined together in […]
See some of the very best comedy in the city of Pittsburgh. Two teams, one night, maximum laughter. August 29th we've got Hot Dog Accessories and Danger Stage! Let Hot […]
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests […]
Fast, fun improv comedy by Pittsburgh’s best short-form teams. With games in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway, these troupes will wow you with hilarious, made-up on the […]
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